Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club

A four-time U.S. Women's Open course, 74 lodge rooms, and stay-and-play access to Mid Pines across the street.

The property

Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club sits on Midland Road in Southern Pines with a Donald Ross course that has hosted four U.S. Women's Opens. The lodge operates in partnership with Mid Pines Inn and Golf Club directly across the road, and stay-and-play packages combine both properties seamlessly. The atmosphere is informal and lodge-like rather than resort-polished, which suits a property that has been quietly hosting majors for decades.

What to expect

The activity offering goes broader than most Sandhills lodges. You get the pool, tennis, fitness facilities, bicycling, horseback riding, and fishing, which makes Pine Needles a workable choice for groups travelling with non-golfers. The 74 rooms are comfortable rather than luxurious. The pedigree is in the golf, not the soft furnishings.

Rates and booking

Room-only rates from $104 to $169 per night put Pine Needles among the most accessible lodging options with on-site championship golf in the Southeast. Package rates that bundle golf will increase the nightly cost but stay competitive against the Pinehurst Resort campus. Book direct through the lodge for stay-and-play pricing across both Pine Needles and Mid Pines.